KC Royals’ Spring Training Report: Full Update of Surprises, Busts and Injuries
The Kansas City Royals have had an eventful spring. For the first time in recent memory, the team is feeling the stress of a team that is expected to win.
Tag: Surprise
Royals Trade Mazzaro and Robinson
The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has acquired minor league left-handed pitcher Luis Santos and right-hander Luis Rico from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed pitcher Vin Mazzaro and first baseman Clint Robinson. Santos and Rico have been assigned to the Surprise Royals.
Royals hire Maloof David as their hitting coach
Oh, wait, the Royals hired two hitting coaches, Jack Maloof and Andre David.
Injury woes 2012
It would not be a St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training without health questions surrounding a key player, and once again a member of the starting rotation is awaiting test results analysis and a diagnosis before throwing again.
Royals Minors: Number One No Longer
Just as quickly as the Kansas City Royals’ minor league system was the best in all of baseball, it wasn’t.
Greinke: Gone But Not Forgiven
I haven’t forgiven Zack Greinke quite yet. Not after he manipulated his way into a trade out of town, then publicly criticized the city, the Royals, the Plaza, Arthur Bryant’s … Read More
Royals Defense
Examining the 2011 defense using both stats and observation.
Royals Assign Players To Arizona Fall League
The Royals announced seven players to compete in the Arizona Fall League.
Royals Surprise Everyone In April
The Royals show that they are ready to play in 2011 and they don’t have to wait for 2012 to find success.
20 Games In: More Meaningful Than You Might Think
A look at how telling the first 20 games have been in Royals seasons past.